How Much Does Re-Roofing A House Cost?

Re-roofing is easily one of the best investments you can do for your home. It is different to roof replacement as it only involves replacing old tiles as opposed to replacing the whole roof. It can only be done once, so if your home already has more than one layer of roofing then, unfortunately, this service isn’t for you.

But, if you only have the one layer of roofing and need to reinvigorate it, this service is ideal for its aesthetic, cost, maintenance, speed and water leak protection!

And, of course, any upgrade for your home is great for its resale value, especially as the roofing is one of the first things prospective buyers see.

But, like any home upgrade, re-roofing comes with a price tag. Depending on the size of your home, and the materials used, you might pay anywhere between $12,000 and $50,000.

That might seem like a hefty price tag, but if your roof is at risk of further deterioration, or is allowing rainwater to seep into the home, then it is a truly worthwhile investment.

Plus, it comes with the following awesome benefits:

1. Aesthetic appeal

   Re-roofing your home can greatly improve its aesthetic. Think about it: you have this beautiful old inner-city workers cottage but the roof has long since past its best days. And, because the roof is exposed to the elements more than the home’s facade, it’s typically the roof that deteriorates the most over time.

   As such, installing brand new tiles where the old ones were struggling is perfect for improving your home’s aesthetic appeal. It will reinvigorate its style in ways you may not have thought possible before considering this awesome investment!

2. Cost

   “Wait, didn’t you just say that re-roofing seems like a hefty investment?” Yes, but it is a much cheaper option than replacing the entire roof. And, being industry experts, we know that there are many older Aussie homes that need tile replacement to repair the roof’s safety and aesthetic appeal.

   So, if your roof is subject to problems, and is allowing rainwater to enter the home in particular areas, it’s good to know that you don’t actually have to replace the entire roof – just the particular problematic areas.

3. Maintenance

   Any damaged roof is susceptible to further problems. And, if you allow the roof to continue to deteriorate, things will only get worse over time and can even end up dangerous. As such, re-roofing provides preventive maintenance that ensures your home is safe from the problems of further degradation.

   So, if you’re worried that your roof has become somewhat of a home health hazard, this preventive maintenance measure is an ideal solution!

4. Speed

   Re-roofing is obviously a much faster job than roof replacement as it doesn’t involve removing the old tiles to install new ones. It’s simply a layer of new tiles on top of the old ones and can be done in a much faster time period than that of roof replacement.
   
   

5. Water leaks

   But, perhaps the main reason for re-roofing is to prevent water leaks. Australia is home to some pretty inclement weather, and any home that has been standing since the last Century has been subject to some serious conditions. This often leads to roof degradation which, consequently, leads to water leakage.

   Re-roofing can ensure your home is safe from the pitfalls of water leaks whilst providing all those other awesome benefits – not a bad result, when you think about it!